
Upcoming QVNA Events
Hill-Physick House Spring Plant Sale Kick Off Party
Hill-Physick House Spring Plant Sale Kick Off Party
Thursday, May 1 from 5–7pm | Hill-Physick House 321 S. 4th St.
Enjoy drinks and nibbles with first access to the handpicked herbs, house plants, annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets. You can also attend on Friday, May 2 from 10am–5pm and Saturday, May 3 from 10am–4pm. Buy tickets here.
Washington Avenue Connector Project Update
Washington Avenue Connector Project Update
Thursday, May 1 from 6–7pm | Gloria Dei Church | 916 S. Swanson St.
2025 Meredith Auction and Celebration
2025 Meredith Auction and Celebration
Friday, May 2 from 6:30–10:30pm | Mummers Museum | 1100 S. 2nd St.
William M. Meredith Elementary School is consistently one of the highest performing schools in the city, with a waitlist of hundreds of students for the upcoming school year. However, Meredith does not receive as much funding as other K–8 schools in the district, a funding gap that continues to grow. The Meredith Home & School Association (HSA) helps bridge that gap through fundraising, including the annual auction. This year, the HSA aims to raise over $130,000 to help cover costs of support staff, the performing arts program, and some of Meredith’s favorite traditions. Click here for more info!
Shredding and E-Cycling Event
Shredding and E-Cycling Event
Saturday, May 3 from 10am–1pm | Fishtown Rec. Center | 1202 E. Montgomery Ave.
Rep. Mary Isaacson and Councilmember Rue Landau are hosting a free Shredding & E-cycling event at the Fishtown Recreation Center. Responsibly and sustainably dispose of your personal information and documents and protect yourself from identity theft. Recycle your used electronics by e-recycling them. Staff will be available to provide constituents with information on city and state government services and resources.
Summer at Courtyard Fundraiser and Block Party!
Summer at Courtyard Fundraiser at New Wave!
May 3, 12–8pm | 300 Block of Catharine St.
In conjunction with New Wave Café, QVNA is hosting our third annual fundraiser for Summer at Courtyard—the free summer camp for children who live at the affordable housing development between Christian and Washington, 3rd and 5th Streets.
The program provides a six-week curriculum with reading and math, athletics, workshops on civics and engineering, weekly field trips, and more!
Join the celebration, enjoy some chicken fingers and a beverage, and help support this wonderful cause! Tickets for our raffle will be released soon. Stay tuned for more details!
Beck Park Cleanup
Join the Friends of Beck Park for their Spring cleanup on Saturday, May 17 from 10am-12pm. Trash bags and tools will be provided. Come out to meet neighbors, make connections, and help keep this corner of Queen Village pristine and welcoming!
Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga
Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga
Sundays from 4:30–5:30pm | Practice Yoga Coop | 804 S. 4th St.
Check out a great yoga class at Practice Yoga Coop! All the proceeds go to supporting Yoga4Philly, which is a non-profit committed to making yoga and meditation available to everyone. Click here to find out more about the impact of Y4P in Philadelphia.
Lotion Blending Workshop
Lotion Blending Workshop
Sunday, April 27 4–5pm | Full Moon Blends | 617 S. 4th St.
Join Certified Aromatherapist & owner of Full Moon Blends for a lotion blending workshop. Learn more about aromatherapy & essential oils before creating your own all-natural scented lotion to take home. Sample several essential oils and learn about their emotional and physical healing properties before picking your favorite oils to blend. Snacks & drinks provided but BYOB is OK! Guests will also enjoy 10% off Full Moon Blends aromatherapy products. Register here.
Schubert Mass in G
Schubert Mass in G
Sunday, April 27 at 3pm | St. Peter’s Church | 3rd & Pine Sts.
All are welcome at St. Peter’s Church for a performance of one of the most popular settings of the mass ordinary: Franz Schubert’s Mass in G. St. Peter’s Choir, under the direction of St. Peter’s Interim Music Director Dr. Derrick Thompson, will perform with organ and strings. Attendance is free.
Pennsylvania Before Penn
Pennsylvania Before Penn
Sunday, April 27 at 2pm | Gloria Dei Church | 916 S. Swanson St.
Did you know that some 20-30 million American can trace their genealogy to one or more of the early Swedish settlers in America? Join Kim-Eric Williams, a retired Swedish professor from the University of Pennsylvania with a doctorate in ministry, as they talk about the history of New Sweden’s colony in this area. Register here.
Parking Lot Painting Event
Thank you to For Pete’s Sake for partnering with us on the parking lot painting party!
Everyone who helps paint on Saturday will receive a drink ticket for a free beer (nonalcoholic drinks for kids) and can enjoy a painting party special: $10 for a cheeseburger and fries!
Enjoy some delicious treats and help spruce up the QVNA parking lot and Carpenters Walk!
From America with Love: A Honky Tonk Benefit for Ukraine
From America with Love: A Honky Tonk Benefit for Ukraine
Friday, April 25 & Saturday, April 26 at 8pm | Ulana’s | 205 Bainbridge St.
Join neighbors and residents for two benefits performances to support SAVE UKRAINE, which raises money to support children in Ukraine with resettlement and reuniting with their families after being held behind Russian lines. Tickets are $40. Call 646.326.7950 for more information.
2025 Nebinger PTA Annual Spring Fundraiser
2025 Nebinger PTA Annual Spring Fundraiser
Saturday, April 26 at 7pm | Fleisher Art Memorial | 719 Catharine St.
Raise a Glass to 100 Years of Nebinger! Whether you're a longtime supporter, new to the Nebinger family, or want to support one of our neighborhood schools, all are invited to a Roaring 20s-themed soirée in support of the school. The event will feature a silent auction, open bar, delicious bites, music & dancing. Buy tickets here.
Mario Lanza Dog Park Spring Cleanup
Mario Lanza Dog Park Spring Cleanup
Saturday, April 26 from 10am–2pm | Mario Lanza Dog Park
Join the Friends of Mario Lanza Dog Park for our Spring Cleanup event to get the park ready for the warm weather! This clean up will focus on landscaping the gravel and entranceways, cleaning up the fencing and signage, and cleaning up the trash area. Make sure to wear clothes you’d wear for lawn work. We'll provide rakes, shovels, brooms, equipment. Bring some water if it's hot! Reach out to mariolanzadogpark@qvna.org or message us on Instagram @mariolanzadogpark
From America with Love: A Honky Tonk Benefit for Ukraine
From America with Love: A Honky Tonk Benefit for Ukraine
Friday, April 25 & Saturday, April 26 at 8pm | Ulana’s | 205 Bainbridge St.
Join neighbors and residents for two benefits performances to support SAVE UKRAINE, which raises money to support children in Ukraine with resettlement and reuniting with their families after being held behind Russian lines. Tickets are $40. Call 646.326.7950 for more information.
Gravestone and Historic Marker Community Day Service
Gravestone and Historic Marker Community Day Service
Friday, April 25 from 1–3pm | Gloria Dei Church | 916 S. Swanson St.
Join Marco Federico of Heritage Conservation Collective and participate in a local service project to clean historical markers and gravestones during National Historic Marker Day. The event is free. Pre-registration is highly recommended.
April Beautification Committee Meeting
Join us for our monthly Beautification Committee meeting where we will share updates on the QVNA parking lot pillar painting project, as well as how the April 12 Tree Tenders Planting went in Queen Village!
Mansions Along the Delaware
Mansions Along the Delaware
Wednesday, April 23 from 8:15am–5:15pm | 321 S. 4th St.
Please join the Powel House Committee and PhilaLandmarks for a special day of touring. We will be visiting three historic mansions along the Delaware River and enjoying lunch at the oldest tavern in Pennsylvania. Register and learn more here.
Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga
Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga
Sundays from 4:30–5:30pm | Practice Yoga Coop | 804 S. 4th St.
Check out a great yoga class at Practice Yoga Coop! All the proceeds go to supporting Yoga4Philly, which is a non-profit committed to making yoga and meditation available to everyone. Click here to find out more about the impact of Y4P in Philadelphia.
Easter Promenade
Easter Promenade
Sunday, April 20 at 12:30pm | South Street
Hop on over to South Street for the 92nd Annual Easter Promenade! This popular Easter tradition is free, family-friendly, bunny-positive, and overflowing with fantastic fashion! Kick-off is at 12:30pm, with the Best Dressed Contest at 1:15pm.
Easter Services & Children's Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Services & Children's Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 20 | St. Peter’s Church | 3rd & Pine Sts.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church will celebrate Easter with two services on Sunday, April 20: A spoken service at 9 AM and a festive service with choir at 11 AM. Around 12:30 PM (directly after the 11 AM service), all are welcome to come to the churchyard for our annual Children's Easter Egg Hunt. St. Peter's offers services every day of Holy Week, visit www.stpetersphila.org for the full schedule.
Setting The Table: A Dinner Party with Binding Agents & DVAA
Setting The Table: A Dinner Party with Binding Agents & DVAA
Friday, April 19 from 6–8pm | Da Vinci Art Alliance | 704 Catharine St.
You’re invited to a special DVAA Dinner Party in collaboration with Binding Agents, the Italian Market’s very own cookbook shop. A Ticket Includes: A donation to the gallery, a copy of Özlem Warren’s Sebze: Vegetarian Recipes From My Turkish Kitchen, and a delious meal based off said cookbook. Get your tickets here!
Easter Egg Hunt Hosted by the 3rd Police District
Easter Egg Hunt Hosted by the 3rd Police District
Saturday, April 19 from 11am–1pm | Columbus Square Field | 1200 Wharton St.
C2L Summer Job Enrollment Session
C2L Summer Job Enrollment Session
Saturday, April 19 at 10am | 501 S. 54th St.
Looking for a summer opportunity that pays while helping you plan your future? Career Connected Learning Philadelphia (C2L-PHL) is the perfect fit! Open to Philadelphia residents ages 12–24, this program offers hands-on experiences to help you build your resume, gain valuable skills, and learn how to manage your money. Click here for more info.
Earth Day Cleanup at Washington Ave Greenway
Earth Day Cleanup at Washington Ave Greenway
Saturday, April 19 from 9–11am | Pier 53 behind USCG Base
Join neighbors and residents to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up Pier 53!
Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga
Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga
Sundays from 4:30–5:30pm | Practice Yoga Coop | 804 S. 4th St.
Check out a great yoga class at Practice Yoga Coop! All the proceeds go to supporting Yoga4Philly, which is a non-profit committed to making yoga and meditation available to everyone. Click here to find out more about the impact of Y4P in Philadelphia.
Springtime Sound & Scent for the Pink Full Moon
Springtime Sound & Scent for the Pink Full Moon
Saturday, April 12 7–8pm | Full Moon Blends | 617 S. 4th St.
Surround yourself with a healing sound bath from Coach Shay Mosely & aromatherapy inspired by spring and tonight's very special Pink Full Moon. Bring your own mat or blanket and get ready to relax, reset and feel renewed. Cost is $35. Reserve your spot here.
Secret Garden Opening at Urban Princess
Secret Garden Opening
Saturday, April 12 | 620 S. 4th St. | Urban Princess
Check out the secret garden opening at Urban Princess! The 600 block of S. 4th Street will be hosting a sidewalk sale all day, while the store will have refreshments, live music starting at 6pm, and a full moon ceremony. Access the secret garden through the mirrored door inside Urban Princess. Open from April through November!
Irish Storytelling: Poor Man’s Gambit
Irish Storytelling: Poor Man’s Gambit
Friday, April 11 at 7pm | St. Luke and the Epiphany | 330 S. 13th St.
Tickets available at the door or online here.
April QVNA Community Meeting ft. DRWC and the Washington Ave Connector Project Updates
Joint Community Meeting on Wash. Ave. Connector and CAP Updates!
Thursday, April 10 from 6–7:30pm | QVNA Office | 709 S. 5th St.
Join neighbors from Queen Village, Bella Vista, Hawthorne, and Society Hill to hear updates from the Delaware Riverfront Development Corporation (DRWC) as they share updates on the Wash Ave Connector, CAP Project, South Street Bridge, and South Wetlands Park!
Property Tax Rebate Workshop with Rep. Waxman
Property Tax Rebate Workshop with Rep. Waxman
Thursday, April 10 from 12–3pm
William Way LGBT Community Center | 1315 Spruce St, 2nd Floor Ballroom
Join Rep. Waxman’s office for a workshop on how to apply for Property Tax and Rent Rebates! Please click on flyer for more details or call 215.246.1501 for more information.
Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga
Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga
Sundays from 4:30–5:30pm | Practice Yoga Coop | 804 S. 4th St.
Check out a great yoga class at Practice Yoga Coop! All the proceeds go to supporting Yoga4Philly, which is a non-profit committed to making yoga and meditation available to everyone. Click here to find out more about the impact of Y4P in Philadelphia.
Opening Reception at 3rd St. Gallery
Opening Reception at 3rd St. Gallery
Sunday, April 6 from 2–4pm | 610 S. 3rd St.
Come celebrate member artists Petra Azar and Lisa Domenic’s new shows!
2025 Philadelphia Classical Guitar Festival
Check out this awesome all day festival at Settlement Music School! Including student recitals, PCGS guitar competition finals, vendors fair, and more! Visit www.phillyguitar.org for a detailed schedule!
Zhang Sah Spring Open House
Spring Open House
Saturday, April 5 from 10am–12pm
Zhang Sah | 530 Bainbridge St.
Don’t miss your chance to check out Zhang Sah’s Spring Open House to tour the school, meet instructors, apply for kindergarten, and more!
Society Hill Shredding Event
Society Hill Shredding Event
Saturday, April 5 from 10am–1pm | 511 S. Front St.
In case you missed our last shredding and e-cycling event, there is another one hosted once more by Rep. Isaacson and Councilmember Squilla!